Frommer's Italy 2020 by Stephen Brewer

Author:Stephen Brewer
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: FrommerMedia
Published: 2019-07-21T16:00:00+00:00

carnevale a Venezia

Carnevale traditionally was the celebration preceding Lent, the period of penitence and abstinence prior to Easter; its name is derived from the Latin carnem levare, meaning “to take meat away.” In Venice, the heyday of Carnevale was the 18th century, but it was outlawed in 1797 and was only revived in 1979 to boost winter tourism. Today Carnevale in Venice builds for a whole month until the big blowout, Shrove Tuesday, when fireworks illuminate the Grand Canal and Piazza San Marco becomes a giant open-air ballroom for the masses. The festival is a harlequin patchwork of musical and cultural events, many free of charge, appealing to all ages, tastes, nationalities, and budgets. Musical events are staged in some of the city’s dozens of piazze—from reggae and zydeco to jazz and baroque. Book your hotel months ahead, especially for the 2 weekends prior to Shrove Tuesday. Check www.carnevalevenezia.com for details.

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